Nutrition & You (3rd Edition)
Nutrition & You (3rd Edition)
3rd Edition
ISBN: 9780321910400
Author: Joan Salge Blake
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 1, Problem 9TF
Summary Introduction

To examine: Whether the statement “the number of obese Americans is lower today than it was ten years ago” is true or false.

Introduction: Obesity is referred as a chronic condition characterized by an abnormal increase in body mass index (BMI). If the BMI of an adult is 25-29.9, he is considered as overweight. If the BMI of an adult is over 30, he is considered as obese.

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